Salary Distribution
See how QA Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$67,500$92,000$115,228$147,500$183,350
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most QA Engineers earn between $92,000 and $147,500. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $183,350 or more.
QA Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
113 jobsMedian$107,500
Range$82,900 - $139,950
San Diego
23 jobsMedian$150,000
Range$111,300 - $198,650
Austin
18 jobsMedian$130,000
Range$92,500 - $156,000
New York
17 jobsMedian$126,500
Range$110,000 - $172,500
Santa Clara
17 jobsMedian$185,000
Range$168,000 - $200,250
Sunnyvale
16 jobsMedian$182,150
Range$159,500 - $195,000
US
13 jobsMedian$110,000
Range$105,000 - $119,600
Fremont
12 jobsMedian$146,000
Range$97,500 - $160,500
Redmond
12 jobsMedian$117,500
Range$83,000 - $138,650
Washington
12 jobsMedian$124,000
Range$102,860 - $135,000
San Jose
11 jobsMedian$169,400
Range$84,737 - $194,200
Colorado Springs
11 jobsMedian$117,127
Range$104,000 - $127,500
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